Organizers are expecting a “really big crowd” to turn out for a sport and recreation fair at MacBain Community Centre April 15.
The City of Niagara Falls’ recreation and culture department is hosting a one-stop shop for families to discover programs and activities such as martial arts, dance, music, soccer, baseball and rowing.
The event is scheduled for 1-4 p.m. at the centre, located at Montrose and McLeod roads.
Attendance for families is free and registration is not required.
More than 40 organizations are scheduled to participate.
DJ Brooks, a recreation assistant with the city, said the fair held last year was “very well attended.”
“That was kind of in conjunction with the MacBain opening back up after COVID, just trying to help all of our community partners and get the word out that everything was kind of up and running again,” he said.
“I think we had 28 or 30 vendors – we have 40 plus a few more (this year). We’ve had to turn away groups that aren’t necessarily in Niagara Falls because we had such a huge response.”
Brooks said sport and recreation is in “high demand.”
“Kids and families are back participating. We’re expecting a really big crowd. We’re hoping that we get a lot of the community out as well to see all the different things that are available in our community,” he said.
“We know that the vendors, for sure – the community groups – are excited about it, so we’re hoping the community participates as well.”
Brooks said organizers have opened this year’s fair up to organizations beyond sports and recreation.
“We’ve got the native centre coming, we’ve got the Institute of Music and Art, St. John Ambulance for different courses they provide,” he said.
“If anyone comes and visits on the 15th, it’s totally free – it costs no money, but you get to go talk to Niagara Falls Soccer Club or one of the multiple cricket clubs or maybe you’ve watched curling on TV but have never been to a curling club, talk to the curling club when they’re here.”
Brooks said organizations are looking to get new registrations and want to get the message out into the community that they exist.
“Hopefully they can get a bunch of registrations out of this and we can continue to grow an active, healthy community.”
Every decade or so I like to get out of my comfort zone and try something new.
About 15 years ago I was at a job where my work friends formed a kickball team to participate in a league and they asked me if I wanted to play. For two seasons once a week I felt like I was back in school P.E. playing a kids game. It was quite fun, but I eventually realized that as a guy in his 40s trying to physically compete with 20- and 30-year-olds, it was a lot of work. Near the end of the second season there was an incident where I was playing in the field and the ball was kicked up high in the air. As I went to catch it, I tripped and fell and rolled. I was laughing before I even got up, and blamed the base for tripping me, even though I personally thought the foul line itself reached up and tripped me up. After that, I figuratively hung up my cleats and searched for less physical pursuits.
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A while ago we had some new neighbors move onto the street, and over the course of time in chatting with said neighbors, found out the husband was a passionate disc golfer. I had never known anyone who was really into this sport, so it was an ongoing topic of discussion between us over several months. I was invited to go play, and we set a day.
Now, I am familiar with regular golf, and squeeze in a round or three each year, so I understand most of the basic rules of golf. Disc golf follows many of the same rules and structure, and a bonus: It’s a lot less expensive, especially if one gets to use your neighbor’s extra equipment.
Back during the first term of the Reagan presidency I was in college, and this is around the time someone, probably bored, broke and drunk, invented Frisbee golf. The fad eventually found its way to the little towns in Iowa, and I played my share of this sport. The rules…
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TODAY, MARCH 16
ADULT ARTS AND CRAFTS: Let creativity shine to create a cute craft or inspiring art piece from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium. Ages 18 and up. No fee. Registration is required by calling, 434-799-5195.
FRIDAY, MARCH 17
FAMILY GAME NIGHTS: Relax with family and come out for a fun night of board games, sports and outdoor games at Coates Recreation Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. No fee. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150. Sponsored by Parks and Recreation.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 18
CARS & COFFEE: Old Dominion Classic Sports Car Club will hold Cars & Coffee from 9 to 11 a.m. at Crema & Vine, 1009 Main St. For more information, call 434-548-9862.
JAPANESE CULTURAL EVENT: George Washington High School Japanese class and club will host the third annual Japan Day free event in the GW auditorium from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be Kendo, Taiko Drumming, a tea ceremony, prizes and more. Register online at https://tinyurl.com/yse2tj2z.
CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB: Enjoy a classic movie with discussion following at the Ruby B. Archie Library auditorium from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. “The Adventure of Robin Hood” (1938) for ages 18 and up. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5195. No fee.
ARCHERY 101 WORKSHOP: Learn the basic safety, anchor points, draw and release, care of equipment and essential safety skills with a USA Archery certified instructor for ages 5 to 17 at Coates Recreation Center from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $12. Registration required by calling, 434-799-5150.
HOMESTEADING 101: Learn from local homesteaders Ben and Amber Martin at Glenwood Community Center from 10 a.m. to noon. No fee. For ages 5 and up; registration is required a week prior.
MONDAY, MARCH 20
PRESSURE CANNER LID TESTING: Virginia Cooperative Extensive Office, 19783 U.S. 29 South, Suite C, Chatham, will check pressure cooker lid and gauge used for canning at no cost from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call 434-432-7770.
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
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BEDFORD — With five public courses, Bedford County is no stranger to disc golf.
Now, capitalizing on the sport’s growing popularity and local tourism campaign, “Destination Bedford Disc Golf,” a $19,500 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation to support marketing efforts will help promote the county as a disc golf destination.
“Disc golf in general, in this area, especially Bedford County, has skyrocketed,” said Kenny Palmer, parks and recreation operations coordinator for Bedford County. “Disc golf is, at the moment, by far the most participated-in amenity at our parks. That includes the trail systems, too. Our trails get used quite a bit, but disc golf definitely outnumbers trail users.”
Over the past several years, Bedford County has continually worked to maintain, improve, or expand disc golf courses as a driving tourism attraction, drawing visitors and professional or hobby disc golf players from far and wide. Bedford’s five courses are managed by the county’s parks and recreation department.
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“For this particular application, I chose Destination Bedford Disc Golf as the marketing program because people are coming from across the country to play the courses here,” said Nicole Johnson, director of tourism in Bedford County, via email. “The tourism department started promoting disc golf in 2019 with the roll-out of the Destination Bedford branding and marketing campaign. Now I want to take it a step further. I not only want to generate more awareness of the courses here, but also encourage those who come for disc golf to stay longer and discover other activities and attractions.”
When applying for a Virginia tourism grant, Johnson said, the applicant must have a specific project in mind. The grant money will fund email, print, digital, social media, broadcast television and radio advertising for Destination Bedford Disc Golf.
Part of the draw of disc golf is that it is an outdoor activity, accessible to most everyone, and an activity not negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Palmer said.
Whereas many venues and events were shut down or limited,…
With five public courses, Bedford County is no stranger to disc golf.
Now, capitalizing on the sport’s growing popularity and local tourism campaign, “Destination Bedford Disc Golf,” a $19,500 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation to support marketing efforts will help promote the county as a disc golf destination.
“Disc golf in general, in this area, especially Bedford County, has skyrocketed,” said Kenny Palmer, parks and recreation operations coordinator for Bedford County. “Disc golf is, at the moment, by far the most participated-in amenity at our parks. That includes the trail systems, too. Our trails get used quite a bit, but disc golf definitely outnumbers trail users.”
Over the past several years, Bedford County has continually worked to maintain, improve, or expand disc golf courses as a driving tourism attraction, drawing visitors and professional or hobby disc golf players from far and wide. Bedford’s five courses are managed by the county’s parks and recreation department.
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“For this particular application, I chose Destination Bedford Disc Golf as the marketing program because people are coming from across the country to play the courses here,” said Nicole Johnson, director of tourism in Bedford County, via email. “The tourism department started promoting disc golf in 2019 with the roll-out of the Destination Bedford branding and marketing campaign. Now I want to take it a step further. I not only want to generate more awareness of the courses here, but also encourage those who come for disc golf to stay longer and discover other activities and attractions.”
When applying for a Virginia tourism grant, Johnson said, the applicant must have a specific project in mind. The grant money will fund email, print, digital, social media, broadcast television and radio advertising for Destination Bedford Disc Golf.
Part of the draw of disc golf is that it is an outdoor activity, accessible to most everyone, and an activity not negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Palmer said.
Whereas many venues and events were shut down or limited, particularly indoor ones, disc golf in the open air lent itself perfectly as something to…
BLOOMINGTON — Adrian Chevalier’s favorite part about disc golfing?
“Watching the disc fly,” he answered.
The Bradley University student was one of 112 amateurs and 14 professional players who competed Sunday at the Bloomington-Normal Open tournament. Players rotated from courses located at P.J. Irving Park and Forrest Park in Bloomington, along with Maxwell Park in Normal.
Joining him on his card was Springfield’s Dick England, who said he enjoys developing his techniques on an individual level.
“You can really take it on yourself to be as good as you want to be,” said England.
From left, Adrian Chevalier, 20, of Peoria, and Dick England.
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The tournament was put on by the Bloomington-Normal Disc Golf Club and registered with the Professional Disc Golf Association. Competing in the Mixed Professional Open division was club trustee Elijah Miller, 21, of Normal.
Elijah Miller, 21, of Normal, throws a disc during a Sunday tournament game at Forrest Park in Bloomington.
Hoover Ridge Park 20th anniversary celebration todayMadison County Parks and Recreation is hosting a 20th anniversary celebration of Hoover Ridge Park today from 2 to 6 p.m.
There will be live music on stage with a special presentation at 3 p.m., bounce houses, slip-n-slide, volleyball, wiffleball, disc golf and many other activities at the park.
The July 31 celebration will feature local food vendors, craft and business vendors, county departments and more, showcasing the best of Madison.
Participants will include Over the Top Chef, Salsa Street Grill, the Madison Library, Madison Learning Center, Madison Booster Club and more.
For the first time, Parks & Rec will showcase plans for an outdoor recreation center.
The event is free, but donations toward the rec-center project are welcome.
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Show and Shine Car Show set todayCulpeper County’s Old Trade Brewery is teaming up with WarFighters MC, Patrick Henry Chapter, for a car and motorcycle show on Sunday, July 31.
Raffles, silent auction, brewery drinks and food, information booths, live music and trophies for best car and bike, according to the Culpeper Tourism Deptartment.
The veteran charity event runs from noon to 5 p.m. at Old Trade in Brandy Station.
Golf tourney to be held Monday at country clubThe Salem Volunteer Fire Department Inaugural Tap It In Golf Tournament will be held Monday, Aug. 1, at the Country Club of Culpeper, at 2100 Country Club Road.
Registration is at 7:30 a.m., tee time at 8:30 a.m., with a shotgun start. Lunch and prizes will be immediately afterward. Collared shirts are required, no jeans area permitted.
All proceeds will benefit the Salem Volunteer Fire Department.
Triangle lot closing for fixup workThe Culpeper Public Works Department will remove a tree and debris, and do general landscaping maintenance in the town’s Triangle parking lot. The lot is bounded by North Commerce Street, Wausau Place and East Spencer Street.
Weather permitting, work will be done Aug. 3-4, with Aug. 5 as the weather makeup day. Portions of the lot will be closed each day.
Pedestrians and cyclists are encouraged to make alternative parking arrangements.
The brand new PATH Recreation & Fitness Center will open to the public Friday, July 29 across from the DMV in Culpeper.
Located at 19002 Crossroad Parkway along Lovers Lane, the wellness facility includes two full-size, multisport courts lined for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball, batting cages, multisport simulator, and activity room.
These amenities are adjacent to a fully-equipped fitness center that opened earlier this year offering a robust schedule of group exercise and youth fitness classes, yoga, meditation, small group training, and personal training, according to a release from Culpeper Wellness Foundation.
The public is invited to come check it out during a Grand Opening Celebration happening from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 29 and July 30.
Attendees can try their hands (and feet) at spikeball, a new sport that is sweeping the nation, according to the release, as well as pickleball, volleyball, kickball and basketball.
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The batting cage will be open to try along with adult and youth fitness classes in Boot Camp, Cycling & Kettlebell Strength and Family Boot Camp.
“Grand Opening activities will give visitors a sampling of the many programs that will be offered. We’ve asked lots of kids and adults to share their ‘wish lists’ for activities and we look forward to putting together a schedule that offers something for everyone,” said Tracie Massey, director of the new facility, in a statement.
Upcoming programs will provide an introduction to court sports, and beginner golf lessons on the multisport simulator, which also has bowling, baseball, softball, and disc golf. Art classes and a youth iPhone photography class are planned.
“The expansive space in the new recreation center will allow us to serve more kids in some of our most popular youth programs, such as tumbling and taekwondo. We’ll also be able to expand our physical education program for children who are homeschooled and offer the kids a wider selection of activities,” Massey said.
Day passes, monthly and annual memberships are being offered along with need-based scholarships and free passes for those unable to pay, according to…
Rob Codman of Hancock has been playing disc golf since the 1990s, when he lived in Minneapolis.
“It’s big out there,” he said.
Codman has been able to find an avid disc golf community in New Hampshire, and it has gotten more popular in the last couple years. Like many outdoor activities and recreation, disc golf allowed people to socialize while keeping a safe distance during the pandemic.
According to the Professional Disc Golf Association, it’s hard to track exactly who started playing disc golf first. But Ed Headrick, who founded the association in 1976, made two important patents, the Frisbee and the disc golf pole hole, that have shaped how the sport looks today.
Since the PDGAs founding, there has been a steady increase in events and members, but since 2015 the growth has been especially fast.
Codman is part of the Otter Brook league in Keene and said the local league has grown a lot over the last few years. The league’s home course is 18 baskets and located on Army Corps of Engineers land next to Otter Brook Beach.
Codman owns a painting business and has young children. He’s busy, but when he has time he tries to play with the league and sometimes does independent tournaments. He said it’s a great community.
“Everyone knows each other,” he said.
And now his children are getting into it, too.
Codman said there’s no fee to play on most courses, and the equipment is far less expensive than traditional golfing gear. He said this makes the sport really accessible and good for beginners. It’s easy to just pick up and try it out.
It is summer and things are happening outside. Sports, activities and recreational opportunities have people up, active and moving around. The best part is, you can join in on the fun, too.
DON’T MISS RIBBY
A night at the ballpark is hard to beat, especially with Avista Stadium’s scenic mountain backdrop. Though, it’s made even better when the home team is scoring runs and winning games, and as of this writing that’s what the Spokane Indians have been doing over the first two months of this season. They’re near the top of the Northwest League in wins and are far and away its highest scoring team, averaging over five runs per game. You’ve got 35 chances left to catch the team in action from June 16 onward before the final home game of the season on Sept. 4. Check the schedule at spokaneindians.com.
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